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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward celebrates after the Browns defeated the Houston Texans 10-7 after an NFL football game in Cleveland. The Browns are trying to shake free from COVID-19 to face the Steelers. Cleveland's issues with the virus intensified Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 as top cornerback Denzel Ward and linebacker Malcolm Smith were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and the team was forced to close its facility before canceling practice with the biggest game in decades coming fast.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 03:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) celebrates after the Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts 32-23 during an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without starting linebacker B.J. Goodson, who will miss the game on Sunday, Dec. 27, against the New York Jets after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Arizona State men's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 07:59 PM EST

West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) dunks the ball against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.V., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Iowa State Cyclones at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/18/2020

Dec. 18, 2020 11:46 PM EST

UTEP pulls away to beat Arizona State 76-63

Dec. 16, 2020 11:19 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A rash of turnovers put UTEP in an eight-point halftime hole against Arizona State, not an ideal spot for a mid-major team to be on the...

Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer talks with Stanford guard Kiana Williams during a break in the action against Pacific in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. With a win over Pacific, VanDerveer will become the winningest women's coach in history breaking Pat Summitt's record of 1,098. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Stanford faces Arizona in Santa Cruz to open Pac-12 play

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 02:20 AM EST

Arizona State guard Remy Martin (1) is fouled by Grand Canyon's Chance McMillian (2) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
No. 23 Arizona State holds off Grand Canyon 71-70

Dec. 13, 2020 06:10 PM EST

CORRECTS MONTH TO DEC. NOT JAN. - Arizona State guard Remy Martin (1) is fouled by Grand Canyon's Chance McMillian (2) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Arizona State Sun Devils at Grand Canyon Antelopes 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 05:08 PM EST

San Diego State forward Nathan Mensah, left, goes in for a dunk as he gets past Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 24 San Diego State beats No. 23 Arizona State 80-68

Dec. 11, 2020 12:16 AM EST

Players and coaches sit apart on the sideline to maintain social distance during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between California and Arizona State in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
No. 25 Arizona State holds off Cal 70-62 in Pac-12 opener

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 04, 2020 12:39 AM EST

South Dakota State guard Alex Arians loses the ball in front of Iowa State guard Tyler Harris, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Iowa State Cyclones 12/2/2020

Dec. 02, 2020 07:36 PM EST

Arizona State's Josh Christopher (13) dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 25 Arizona State at Cal highlights Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2020 06:40 PM EST

Arizona State forward Marcus Bagley (23) drives against Houston Baptist guard Pedro Castro during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener

Nov. 29, 2020 06:05 PM EST

Arizona State forward Marcus Bagley (23) drives against Houston Baptist guard Pedro Castro during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Houston Baptist Huskies at Arizona State Sun Devils 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Arizona State's Alonzo Verge Jr., left, shoots as Villanova's Collin Gillespie defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2020 12:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Porter Gustin watches from the bench during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Browns placed Gustin on the COVID-19 list, further weakening a group already without star Myles Garrett. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
The Latest: No. 2 Baylor hoops makes surprise trip to Vegas

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 11:59 PM EST

Arizona State's Chris Osten, right, tangles with Rhode Island's Makhi Mitchell, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Arizona State holds off Rhode Island 94-88

Nov. 25, 2020 09:45 PM EST

Arizona State's Marcus Bagley, center, goes up for a shot as Rhode Island's Antwan Walker, left, and Makhel Mitchell defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Rhode Island Rams at Arizona State Sun Devils 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 08:24 PM EST

FILE - This March 7, 2020, file photo shows Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma during an NCAA college basketball game in the American Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals at Mohegan Sun Arena, in Uncasville, Conn. UConn has not had seven first-year players on its roster since back in 1988, the year the Huskies won the first of their 18 Big East titles. No. 3 Connecticut returns this season to the league it helped build with a young, but talented team after playing seven years in the American Athletic Conference without a conference loss.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Pandemic leaves opening week of college hoops in disarray

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 24, 2020 05:56 PM EST

In this image provided by Sun Devil Athletics, Arizona State's Josh Christopher works out during NCAA college basketball practice on Nov. 5, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. Christopher is blessed with prodigious basketball talent and a strong inner drive to be the best at what he does, a combination that made him one of that nation's top recruits in the class of 2020. (Katie MacCrory/Sun Devil Athletics via AP)
Arizona State's Christopher embracing Hurley's intensity

By John Marshall Nov. 20, 2020 04:25 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) shoots over Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2020 04:14 AM EST